Synonyms of elevating

elevating 1 of 2

adjective

as in moving

Related Words

• moving
• uplifting
• affecting
• inspiring
• touching
• edifying
• stirring
• fulfilling
• rewarding
• sympathetic
• inspiriting
• poignant
• encouraging
• gratifying
• comforting
• loving
• satisfying
• warm
• stimulating
• kind
• gladdening
• enlivening
• exhilarating
• heartening
• rousing
• thrilling
• exciting
• cheering
• pleasing
• kindly
• heartwarming
• animating
• welcoming
• invigorating
• tender
• pleasurable

Dissimilar Words

• discouraging
• demoralizing
• depressing
• disheartening
• dispiriting
• disappointing
• displeasing
• saddening
• cheerless
• disturbing
• dissatisfying
• upsetting
• disconcerting
• distressing
• heartbreaking
• heartrending
• discomforting
• dismaying
• unpleasant
• cold
• disgruntling
• unfriendly
• unkind
• unfeeling
• unloving

elevating

2 of 2

verb

present participle of elevate

1

as in exciting

to fill with great joy

seeing their son ordained as a priest was one of the most elevating moments in their lives

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exciting
• delighting
• intoxicating
• transporting
• pleasing
• exhilarating
• elating
• satisfying
• uplifting
• stimulating
• enrapturing
• inspiring
• contenting
• warming
• gratifying
• commoving
• rejoicing
• gladdening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• depressing
• discouraging
• distressing
• demoralizing
• disheartening
• oppressing
• dispiriting
• saddening

2

as in lifting

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

the old trick of using a fat phone book to elevate a child to a more comfortable position at the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifting
• raising
• hoisting
• uplifting
• heightening
• upholding
• boosting
• upping
• heaving
• hiking
• craning
• rising
• ascending
• taking up
• mounting
• jacking (up)
• hefting
• upraising
• picking up
• perking (up)
• rearing
• upending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lowering
• falling
• dropping
• descending
• pushing
• slipping
• dipping
• plunging
• pressing
• bearing
• pitching
• sinking
• depressing
• submerging

3

as in promoting

to move higher in rank or position

the announcement that the pope will elevate several prelates to the rank of cardinal

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• upgrading
• advancing
• raising
• improving
• furthering
• lifting
• heightening
• forwarding
• uplifting
• boosting
• kicking upstairs
• aggrandizing
• ennobling
• exalting
• commending
• complimenting
• honoring
• celebrating
• praising
• congratulating
• citing
• acclaiming
• applauding
• decorating
• commissioning
• saluting
• extolling
• hailing
• lauding
• eulogizing
• glorifying
• knighting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reducing
• lowering
• degrading
• removing
• demoting
• downgrading
• dismissing
• overthrowing
• expelling
• impeaching
• ousting
• deposing
• unseating
• abasing
• shaming
• disgracing
• humiliating
• dethroning
• dishonoring
• humbling
• mortifying
• demeaning
• taking down
• denouncing
• condemning
• unmaking
• censuring
• damning
• reprobating

4

as in exalting

to assign a high status or value to

a decade in which greed and selfishness were elevated to the rank of virtues

Synonyms & Similar Words

• promoting
• lifting
• exalting
• upgrading
• raising
• ennobling
• dignifying
• enthroning
• enshrining
• aggrandizing
• boosting
• deifying
• honoring
• canonizing
• glorifying
• praising
• magnifying
• heightening
• uplifting
• intensifying
• enskying
• acclaiming
• romanticizing
• idealizing
• sanitizing
• extolling
• lauding
• sugarcoating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• degrading
• minimizing
• humiliating
• humbling
• detracting
• demeaning
• belittling
• disparaging
• abasing
• decrying
• depreciating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of elevating

Verb

While mostly casual and pared-back, the classic jeans-and-T-shirt combo didn’t stop the actress from elevating her late-night look. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Five-year board member Tim Blackburn, a historian for the society for about a year, said elevating knowledge about the archives is important. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Positional wedge pillows can help back-sleepers by elevating the head and upper body. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

The Owensboro, Kentucky native then moved away from driving and continued elevating the sport in the broadcast booth. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Established in 2004 with the aim of elevating Canadian art at home and abroad, the prize is considered one of Canada’s most prestigious art honors. — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026

Silver gems tracing the perimeter of each nail add a touch of shine, instantly elevating the otherwise basic look. — Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Miami could address that deficiency by elevating Mazi Smith, a former first-round pick, or Jordan Miller up from the practice squad. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Tariffs may still be elevating some costs, such as appliances, which jumped in price last month. — Democrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 17 Sep. 2026